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Oberwald Village – Old Grimsel Pass Road loop from Ulrichen

Oberwald Village – Old Grimsel Pass Road loop from Ulrichen

Hard

3.8

(5)

188

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Oberwald Village – Old Grimsel Pass Road loop from Ulrichen

04:24

70.2km

1,990m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.97 km for 21.1 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 27.3 km for 1.48 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 41.5 km for 1.48 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 44.2 km for 21.1 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.65 km

Grimsel Tunnel Construction Train

Highlight • Structure

Switzerland knows how to surprise people with its many positive facilities; cyclists are particularly pleased by the wide range of fountains with drinking water, especially on long and strenuous mountain pass rides.

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4.76 km

Oberwald Village

Highlight • Settlement

Absolutely once over the bridge and drive up the village, beautiful old houses and great rest opportunities on the Rhone. In town it has a Volg to buy food.

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16.1 km

View from Grimsel Pass to Gletsch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view during the descent towards Gletsch is breathtakingly beautiful. However, you should concentrate on the ride and avoid letting your gaze wander.

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16.8 km

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Lake

26.1 km

Old Grimsel Pass Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Since the tunnel on the Grimsel Pass road is only accessible by bike downhill, you'll have to take the old pass road. However, it's not a must, as the path, …

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35.0 km

Guttannen Fountain

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Open your eyes and don't drive past them (which happens quickly, as I know from my own experience): Here you can refill your drinking bottles again, which is very useful …

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35.2 km

Fountain with drinking water at Oberwald

Highlight • Rest Area

Cool water always available

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54.0 km

View of the Grimsel and Furka Pass roads

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here it's easy to go downhill. In Gletsch you have to decide: left up to the Furka pass to Realp (Uri) or right down to Oberwald in beautiful Goms (Valais).

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68.3 km

Water Fountain in Oberwald

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It was closed now, but there are restrooms nearby that will do the trick!
No need to pay to use the restrooms at the Grimsel restaurant.

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70.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.0 km

11.7 km

459 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.7 km

513 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,160 m)

Lowest point (1,060 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

22°C

10°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Oberwald Village – Old Grimsel Pass Road loop from Ulrichen

Grimsel Tunnel Construction Train

Oberwald Village

View from Grimsel Pass to Gletsch

Old Grimsel Pass Road

Guttannen Fountain

Fountain with drinking water at Oberwald

View of the Grimsel and Furka Pass roads

Water Fountain in Oberwald

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